Judge, 1923-11-03 · page 24 of 36
Judge — November 3, 1923 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous one-liners and short jokes sourced from college newspaper humor columns—a common Judge feature. The jokes target typical 1920s college experiences: dating, social awkwardness, and student life. The humor relies on: - **Flirtation and courtship**: A co-ed ignoring a suitor's repeated compliment; kissing scenes; engagement versus marriage debates - **Student stereotypes**: The naive "Frosh" (freshman), party-goers skipping classes - **Generational jibes**: Darwin Theory jokes mocking students' pseudo-intellectual pretensions - **Mild social transgression**: References to moonshine (Prohibition-era alcohol), late nights, skunk-catching pranks The cartoons show conventional 1920s dating scenarios and a formal couple. These jokes assume readers will recognize college life as innocuously rebellious—students concerned with romance, avoiding responsibility, and making clever quips. The satire targets college youth's self-importance rather than serious social issues, positioning them as endearingly foolish rather than genuinely transgressive.
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